Wallowa County

Website: www.co.wallowa.or.us

County Information

This rather isolated area was claimed by the Chief Joseph band of the Nez Perce as its hunting and fishing grounds. The Nez Perce used the word “wallowa” to designate a tripod of poles used to support fish nets. In 1871, the first white settlers came to Wallowa County crossing the mountains in search of livestock feed in the Wallowa Valley. The area had been part of Union County since 1864, but it was carved from that county in 1887 by a legislative act. Wallowa County is a land of rugged mountains, gentle valleys and deep canyons. Peaks in the Wallowa Mountains soar to almost 10,000 feet in elevation and the Snake River dips to about 1,000 feet above sea level. Hells Canyon, carved by the Snake, is the nation’s deepest gorge averaging 5,500 feet from rim to river. The scenery in the county is spectacular and serves as a magnet for tourists. Unrivaled opportunities for outdoor recreation create the county’s reputation as a visitors’ paradise. Permanent residents enjoy the same recreation opportunities, adding to a high quality of life supported by traditional farm and forest industries, as well as art and tourism. Oregon Blue Book: http://bluebook.state.or.us/local/counties/counties32.htm

Contact Info

Wallowa County
101 S River Street Room 100
Enterprise OR 97828

Hours: 8:30-5:00
Phone: 541-426-4543
Fax #: 541-426-5901

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